Semen Sample Submission Protocol

Semen Sample

Send 1 straw or 1/4 to 1/2 ml of semen in a clean leak-proof tube.
Label the sample with the dog's call name and the owner’s last name.
Semen samples do not need to be sent on liquid nitrogen and do not need to remain frozen.

Please download and complete the Canine Genetics Individual Dog Submission Form.
Complete a submission form for each dog and include it with the sample shipment.

All fees are listed on the corresponding test website and payment at the time of submission is required.
If you are requesting multiple tests to be run on the same dog, select the discounted “Combo Test” option.
Submit payment by visiting https://purdue.vet/addl-touchnet, and print a copy of the receipt.
Samples must be shipped with a copy of your receipt.

Place tubes for each dog into individual, leakproof plastic bags or a hard-plastic container.
Examples: pill bottle or syringe casing.
Pack in an outer leakproof, plastic bag with absorptive material to contain any leaks.
Pack the sample in a small box or padded envelope.
Include a cold pack if the ambient temperature is 80° F or above.
Place the cold pack inside a leakproof, plastic bag to control moisture and prevent leakage.
Ideally, ship the sample immediately. If you are waiting to ship, please freeze semen samples.
Ship to arrive within 2-7 days (US Postal Service, UPS, FedEx; For Canada, Purolator is recommended).
Samples do not need to be sent overnight.
Write "Exempt Animal Specimen" on the outside of the shipping container.
For shipments originating outside the US, include the USDA Importation Documents available on our website at this link: https://purdue.vet/addl-usdaimport. *Required for shipments orginating outside of the US
Send package with samples and ALL FORMS (in a separate leakproof plastic bag) to:

ADDL – Canine Genetic Tests
406 S. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
USA

Questions: Contact the diagnostic lab by e-mail at addl@purdue.edu.